Chocolate vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate and dulce de Leche?
- Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and zinc, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 114% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in dulce de Leche is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Dulce de Leche types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +563.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4617.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +348.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +523.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2859.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~55.35g
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Other
~1.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +345.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +198.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Sucrose
~41.77g
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Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.004mg | 114% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.17mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 4.534g | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.002mg | 62% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 7.35g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 22mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.405mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 251mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 2.143g | 18% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 315kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.835mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.79mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 74µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 29mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.375g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 6.84g | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.31µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 55.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.364g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 0.131g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.985g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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